Hamilton Beach E52210 Use and Care Manual - Page 4

840045500 ENv01 5/25/99 9:13 AM Page 6 (1,1) L CONTROL KNOB The speed control knob offers 2 speeds, low and high. Unless otherwise instructed, begin blending using the low speed and increase to high, if needed. CRUSHING ICE Fill container half full with cold water. Add about 2 cups of ice cubes. Place cover on container then process on HIGH until desired consistency is reached. Pour contents into colander or sieve to drain off water. DO NOT CRUSH ICE WITHOUT LIQUID. Failure to follow these directions can result in damage to the blades, container, blender, and possibly result in personal injury. BLENDING TECHNIQUES Baby Foods Follow feeding guidelines appropriate for age. Place 1 cup cooked fruits or vegetables in blender jar. Add liquid, such as water, milk, or juice, if needed. Process for 10 seconds or until smooth. Bread Crumbs Tear bread into pieces and put in blender jar. Process about 10 seconds. Cookie or Cracker Crumbs Break cookies or crackers into pieces and put in blender jar. Process 1 cup at a time. Process about 10 seconds. Chopped Nuts Place 1 cup nuts in blender jar. Process a few seconds. Remove jar from base and shake to redistribute pieces. Place jar on base and Process a few more seconds. 6 Chopping Vegetables To chop cabbage, carrots, onion, green pepper, potatoes, etc., place 2 cups of vegetable chunks in blender jar. Cover with water. Process until desired chopped consistency is reached. Pour into colander to drain off water. Coffee Beans Place 12/ cup beans in blender jar. Process on HIGH for 30 seconds or until desired grind consistency is reached. Frozen Juice Concentrate Place 6 ounces frozen juice in blender jar with recommended amount of water. Process 20 seconds. Place 12 ounces frozen juice in blender jar with 1 can of water. Blend 30 seconds. Pour into pitcher and stir in remaining 2 cans water. Lumpy Gravy Place gravy in blender jar. Remove filler-cap from cover to allow steam to escape. Process 5 seconds or until smooth. Pancakes or Waffles Place liquid ingredients into jar, then dry ingredients. Process for 10 seconds or until blended. Parmesan Cheese Cut cheese into half-inch chunks. Process on HIGH for 30 seconds or until desired consistency. Superfine Sugar Place 1 cup regular granulated sugar in blender. Process on HIGH 30 seconds to make superfine sugar which dissolves instantly in iced tea. "Thickened" Whipping Cream The blender will not whip cream, but produces a spoonable topping. Pour 1 cup 'heavy or whipping cream in blender jar. Process on HIGH for 20 seconds or until thickened. 7